Minutes – July 17, 2025
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
MEETING AGENDA
JULY 17, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
Council Members Present:
Others Present:
Council Members Absent:
Others Absent:
Changes to the Agenda:
Vosburg, Horn, Ramierz, Schindler, Hedgecock
Interim City Manager Sean Brewer, City Attorney Mario Zamora, Police Commander Sean Young, Financial Services Director Mai Vang, City Treasurer Dawn Kahikina, Fire Chief Greg DuPuis, and Administrative Analyst Mercedes Garcia
None
Chief of Police Jose Garza and City Clerk Shannon Jensen Interim City Manager Sean Brewer announced the following Changes to the Agenda:
1. Special Meeting shall run concurrently with the Regular Meeting, with Item No. 5.1 from the special agenda being added to the regular agenda as Item No. 5.15
2. Item No. 9.5 shall take place after Citizen Comments; and
3. Citizen Comments shall take place prior to Section 2, Awards, Presentations, Appointments and Proclamations portion of the agenda.
Motion by Horn, Second by Schindler to Approve the Agenda for the meeting of July 17, 2025. Motion Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
2. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. Presentation of Westlands Water District 2025 West Side Scholarship Awards Westlands Water District Public Affairs Representative Jason Mendez presented a Westlands Water District Scholarship to Coalinga High School graduate Samantha Sers.
Miss Sers was also presented with certificates from the offices of Congressman Adam Gray, Assemblywomen Esmerelda Soria, and Senator Anna Caballero.
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2. Mid Valley Disposal Quarterly Update
Mid Valley Disposal’s Isaac Kulikoff, District Manager and Thomas Hammond, Recycling Programs Manager, presented their Quarterly Report.
3. Proclamation – National Night Out
Mayor Vosburg read into the record the National Night Out Proclamation declaring Tuesday, August 5, 2025, as National Night Out in the City of Coalinga. The Proclamation to Police Commander Sean Young.
4. Department Updates
Fire Chief Greg DuPuis provided a brief update for the Fire Department.
Police Commander Sean Young provided a brief update on the Police Department.
Financial Services Director Mai Vang provided a brief update on the Finance Department.
5. Derrick Reservoir Rehabilitation Project Update – Henry Liang, MKN & Associates Henry Liang, Principal and Operations Engineer with MKN & Associates, provided a brief update on the current Derrick Reservoir Rehabilitation Project.
6. Code Enforcement Report June 2025, Yaneth Ibarra, Code Enforcement Officer Code Enforcement Officer Yaneth Ibarra provided the Code Enforcement report for June 2025.
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
The following individual(s) spoke under Citizen Comments:
None
The following individual(s) submitted written comment(s):
None
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 4262 Approving the Local Government Plan and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA) Amendment Plan, Streamline Application, and Standard Agreement if Awarded Sean Brewer, Interim City Manager
Terry Solis, Administrative Analyst with Self-Help Enterprises, presented the City’s PLHA application changes.
Mayor Vosburg opened the Public Hearing for comments. Hearing none, Mayor Vosburg closed the Public Hearing.
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Motion by Horn, Second by Schindler to Approve Resolution No. 4262 Approving the Local Government Plan and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA) Amendment Plan, Streamline Application, and Standard Agreement should the City be awarded. Motion Approved by 4/1 Roll-Call Majority Vote. (Ramirez – Voted No)
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approve MINUTES – June 18, 2025 (SPECIAL – 5pm)
2. Approve MINUTES – June 18, 2025 (SPECIAL – 6pm)
3. Approve MINUTES – July 2, 2025 (SPECIAL – 8am)
4. Check Register: 5/01/2025 – 5/31/2025
5. Informational Only: FY24/25 Budget Report and Fund Balance for Yearend 06/30/2025 (Unaudited)
6. Authorize the Police Department to Enter into a New Contract with Axon to Replace and Update Body Cameras and Tasers
7. Adopt Resolution No. 4278 for the Measure C Extension Local Transportation Purposes PassThrough Projects and Program Funds Apportionment for FY2025-2026 and Authorize the City Manger to Sign and Submit the Local Transportation Pass Through Revenues Certification and Claim
8. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Construction Management Agreement with MKN & Associates for the Derrick Reservoir Rehabilitation Project Item No. 5.8 was Pulled for discussion by Councilman Hedgecock.
Interim City Manager Sean Brewer provided a brief overview of the item.
Henry Liang with MKN provided additional information on project costs and processes.
9. Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Pacific Engineering and Consulting for Phase II MS4 Stormwater Regulatory Compliance Assistance
10. Authorize City Manager to Approve Engagement Letter received from Price Paige & Company for Consulting Services related to Preparation of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Audit
11. Authorize the Fresno Sheriff’s Office to Assist the Coalinga Police Department with Evening Dispatch Service Coverage on an Interim Basis Due to an Immediate Need Until a Formal MOU is Considered in August
Item No. 5.11 was Pulled for discussion by Councilman Ramirez.
Interim City Manager Sean Brewer provided a brief overview of the item.
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Item No. 5.12 was Pulled for discussion by Mayor Vosburg.
Interim City Manager Sean Brewer provided a brief overview of the item.
13. Adopt Resolution No. 4279 Confirming Diagram and Assessment Annual Levy for the Landscape Maintenance and Lighting District No. 1993-1A for FY 2025/2026
14. Approval of the City Manager Employment Agreement
Item No. 5.14 was Pulled for Discussion by City Attorney Mario Zamora.
City Attorney Mario Zamora presented the proposed employment agreement appointing Interim City Manager Sean Brewer as the permanent City Manager, with a modification to page 2 of 4, deleting the sentence relating to “unused admin hours”.
15. City Council Approval of Resolution No. 4280, Approving the Public Safety Dispatcher-Clerk (Per Diem) Job Description
This item originally appeared as Item No. 5.1 on the Special Meeting Agenda and was added to the Regular Meeting Agenda as Item No. 5.15 during Changes to the Agenda.
Motion by Horn, Second by Schindler to Approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5.1 through 5.15, with the changes to Item No. 5.14, modifying page 2 of the City Manager Employment Agreement. Approved by 5/0 Roll-Call Majority Vote.
6. ORDINANCE PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
1. Approve Bid Award to Optimzed Investment Partners, LLC and Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement for Investment Advisory and Management Services Mai Vang, Financial Services Director
Financial Services Director Mai Vang provided a brief overview of the item.
Robert and Brittany with Optimized Investment presented their investment proposal.
Motion by Schindler, Second by Horn to Approve Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement for Investment Advisory and Management Services with Optimized Investment Partners, LLC. Approved by 5/0 Majority Voice Vote.
2. Discussion, Direction and Potential Action regarding Revisions to the City Council Code of Conduct, Councilmember Rights and Duties, Procedures for Filling Vacancies, and City Treasurer Responsibilities
Mario Zamora, City Attorney
Interim City Manager Sean Brewer provided a brief overview of the item.
Council direction was for staff and the City Attorney to bring back a revised Ordinance and a written policy for Council’s consideration.
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3. Discussion, Direction and Potential Action related to Imposing a Vacancy Tax or Vacancy Fee on Commercial Properties
Sean Brewer, Interim City Manager
Interim City Manager Sean Brewer provided a brief overview of the item, stating this is a Future Agenda Item requested by Councilman Schindler.
Council direction is for staff to bring back an item outlining options for fee or tax structure, enforcement mechanisms, and best practices from peer cities.
4. Council Consideration of Project Scope, Cost and Council Selection of Tree Well Color for Elm Avenue Tree Well Replacement Project
Sean Brewer, Interim City Manager
Interim City Manager Sean Brewer provided a brief overview of the item.
Motion by Horn, Second by Schindler to Approve the costs associated with the replacement of tree wells along Elm Avenue, from 7th Street to 1st Street, with the brown/cypress rubber-based surface material. Approved by 5/0 Majority Voice Vote.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager’s Announcements:
Interim City Manager Sean Brewer announced that National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 5:30-8:00pm.
The City received plans today for the Sinclair Gas Station project at Fifth and Elm.
Council Member’s Announcements:
Councilman Ramirez thanked staff, Police, and Fire for service during the extreme heat and the July 4th activities. Councilman Ramirez noted positive community feedback and encouraged the public to attend future Council meetings.
City Treasurer Dawn Kahikina requested an update on the City’s Wings Over the Westside Airshow.
Interim City Manager Sean Brewer reported the event will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Mr.
Brewer reported sponsorship solicitation is ongoing, contracts have been secured, vendor outreach is underway, and we anticipate ticket sales to begin August 1, 2025.
Mayor’s Announcements:
Mayor Vosburg thanked City staff for their continued hard work and dedication.
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilman Ramirez requested a Future Agenda Item requesting an update on various speed bumps to be installed.
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9. CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – Government Code Section 54957.6. CITY NEGOTIATORS: Interim City Manger Sean Brewer and City Attorney Mario Zamora. EMPLOYEE (ORGANIZATION): Non-Safety
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – Government Code Section 54957.6. CITY NEGOTIATORS: Interim City Manager Sean Brewer and City Attorney Mario Zamora. EMPLOYEE (ORGANIZATION): General Employees
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – Government Code Section 54957.6. CITY NEGOTIATORS: Interim City Manager Sean Brewer and City Attorney Mario Zamora. EMPLOYEE (ORGANIZATION): Police Officers Association
4. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS – Government Code Section 54956.8. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS. PROPERTY(S): 150 W. Elm Ave, Coalinga, CA and 270 S. 6th Street, Coalinga, CA 93210. CITY NEGOTIATORS: Interim City Manager Sean Brewer and City Attorney Mario Zamora. NEGOTIATING PARTIES: City of Coalinga and Gimme Love Animal Shelter. UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price, Terms and Conditions of a Property Lease & Use Agreement
5. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT – Government Code Section 54957. Title: City Manager During Changes to the Agenda, City Manager Sean Brewer announced that Item No. 9.5 would take place after Citizen Comments.
Council entered Closed Session to hear Closed Session Item No. 9.5 at 6:18pm.
Council reconvened at 6:34pm. No reportable action was announced at this time.
10. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
11. ADJOURNMENT 9:58 PM
APPROVED:
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Nathan Vosburg, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Shannon Jensen, City Clerk
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Date
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